Combination mirror and comb



May 26, 1936. .1. F. RIOUX COMBINATION MIRROR AND COMB Filed May 17,1935 INVEN TOR. faszgo iY/Zr'azzx A T TORNEYS.

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Patented May 26, 1936 UNITED STATES 12 Claims.

This invention relates to a combination mirror and comb; and has for oneof its objects the provision of a mirror which can be folded and whichwill house a comb between its folded portions with means to hold themirror and comb in assembled position.

Another object of the invention is to provide a compact device in whichthe longitudinally exposed edge of the comb will fit flush with and be 1of the same appearance as the edges of the mirror when the parts are infolded position.

Another object of the invention is the provision of means for holdingthe mirror and the comb assembled, which means will have no protruding15 portion.

Another object of the invention is to improve the construction ofthemirro-r so that its sections will locate in desired parallel oraligned position to enhance the performance of the device.

20 Another object of the invention is a more efficient formation of thehinges by a reduced number of parts; and yet form a strongerconstruction and operation of the parts than has heretofore been had.

25 With these and other objects in view, the invention consists ofcertain novel features of construction, as will be more fully described,and particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

In the accompanying drawing:

30 Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the combined mirror and comb infolded position;

Fig. 2 is a perspective View of the mirror unfolded; p

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the comb;

35 Fig. 4 is a central sectional view through Figure 2 and onsubstantially line 4-4 thereof Fig. 5 is an enlarged sectional view ofone of the sections of the mirror;

- Fig. 6 is a sectional view on substantially line 40 66 of Figure 1;

Fig. '7 is a perspective view of the metal channel piece which isattached to the comb;

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of one portion of the frame for the mirror;

45 Fig. 9 is a perspective iew of the cooperating portion of the framefor the mirror.

It is customary for women to carry in their bags a comb which isfrequently referred to as an evening comb; and in order that a mirrormay 50 be provided which will not take up much greater volume than thecomb alone, I have formed this mirror in two sections which are hingedtogether to fold and be positioned along either side of the comb andprovided a clip on the comb which will 55 hold the parts in foldedposition; and I have so ried about in the pocket or handbag of the user;5"

and the following is a more detailed description of the presentembodiment of this invention, illustrating the preferred means by whichthese advantageous results may be accomplished:

With reference to the drawing, I provide two 10 sections l0 and H whichare hinged together as at l2 to fold into substantially parallelrelation as illustrated in Figure 1, and housing a comb designatedgenerally l3, between them.

Each of these sections l0 and H consists of 'a shell M which is struckfrom a sheet of flat stock forming a plain plate l5 with end flanges l6and H, a side flange l8, and lips l9 and extending inwardlylongitudinally a short distance along the opposite inner side of theshell. There is also provided a portion 2| which is struck in from theouter surface of the shell midway of its length providing a recess 22for the reception of the holding clip on the comb, as will be more fullyhereinafter described.

There is also formed a cooperating U-shaped frame designated 2consisting of an elongated strip of stock 25 with arm portions 26extending at right angles thereto. This frame 2d is positioned againstthe edges of the flanges l6, l1 and I8 and the lips I9 and 20 and isthere soldered to hold it in position, it being notched as at 21 toregister with the recessed. portion 22 of the shell. On the end of oneof the arms 26 a pair of eyes 28 are rolled. while on the end of theother arm 26 a single eye 29 is rolled. The frames 24 which I assemblewith each shell it, although identical in both sections, are reversed onone section with reference to their position on the other section sothat the eye 29 will fit between 0 the eyes 28 for the reception of apivot pin 30 for hingedly mounting the two sections together.

A mirror 3i having beveled edges 32 is formed in two sections andinserted into each of the shells after the frames 24 are assembledtherewith, and by reason of their beveled edges when forced intoposition slightly flex the frames 24 and firmly and tightly engage thesame so as to be maintained in desired position in each section and soarranged that their unbeveled edges33 will meet to form a snug or tightjoint when the sections are folded, as shown in Figure 2, so that thisjoint will not be objectionable during use.

The frames 24 are provided with abutment protuberances 34 and 35 foldedup from the edge thereof which engage one with the other and form alimit for the closing movement of the sections so that they are insubstantially parallel relation when in folded position.

The comb designated I3 is of substantially the length of the mirrorsections and is provided with a channel-shaped metal edge strip 36 whichreceives the reduced portion 37 of the comb so that its outer surface 38is flush with the surface 39 of the comb when secured thereon. Midwaybetween the ends of the metal strip or channel section, the walls arecut and bent outwardly and then rolled inwardly so as to provide aresilient finger or clip 40.

In use, when one has finished looking in the mirror and using the comb,the mirror is folded so as to dispose the sections l9 and IIsubstantially parallel. The comb is then inserted between these sectionsand the clip 48 positioned in the recesses 22 and over the protuberances4| along the edges of the recesses 22 to firmly grip the oppositesections and hold them in position.

The top or outer surface 42 of this portion or clip is flush with backof the channel 36 and is also flush with the edges 43 of the mirror soas to form a very compact assembly of the comb and folded portions ofthe mirror.

The foregoing description is directed solely towards the constructionillustrated, but I desire it to be understood that I reserve theprivilege of resorting to all the mechanical changes to which the deviceis susceptible, the invention being defined and limited only by theterms of the appended claims.

I claim:

1. In combination, a mirror comprising two sections, a frame about eachsection, hinge eyes integral with said frame for hinging said framedsections together for folding into substantially parallel relationship,a comb positionable between said folded sections, and means carried bysaid comb for holding said sections in folded position.

2. In a combination mirror and comb set, a mirror comprising twosections, a frame about each section, means for hinging said framedsections together for folding into substantially parallel relationship,a comb positionable between said folded sections, and resilient meanscarried by said comb for holding said sections in folded position.

3. In combination, a mirror having two sections, a metal frame abouteach section, means for hinging said framed sections together forfolding into substantially parallel relationship, a comb positionablebetween said folded sections, a metal strip secured along the edge ofthe comb, and flush with the edges of the frame of said sections.

4. In combination, a mirror having two sections, a metal frame abouteach section, means for hinging said framed sections together forfolding into substantially parallel relationship, and a combpositionable between said folded sections, 2. metal strip secured alongthe edge of the comb the entire length thereof and flush with the edgesof the frame of said sections, and means carried by said strip forengaging the frames of said sections for holding them in foldedposition.

5. In combination, a mirror having two sections, a metal frame abouteach section, means for hinging said framed sections together forfolding into substantially parallel relationship, a comb positionablebetween said folded sections, a metal strip secured along the edge ofthe comb and flush with the edges of the frame of said sections, saidstrip having integral resilient means engaging said frames to hold saidsections in folded position.

6. In combination, a mirror having two sections, a metal frame abouteach section, means for hinging said framed sections together forfolding into substantially parallel relationship, a comb positionablebetween said folded sections, a metal strip secured along the edge ofthe comb and flush with the edges of the frames of said sections, saidstrip having resilient fingers for engaging said frames to hold saidsections in folded positions.

'7. In combination, a pair of hinged sections with recesses in the freeedges thereof, and separable resilient means positioned in the recessesto hold the sections in folded position.

8. In combination, a pair of hinged sections with recesses in the freeedges thereof, a comb positioned between said hinged sections, andresilient means on said comb positioned in the recesses to hold thesections in folded position.

9. In combination, a pair of hinged sectionswith recesses in the freeedges thereof, resilient means positioned in the recesses to hold thesections in folded position, and stop means comprising portions on saidsection and portions on said resilient means engageable to align saidsections.

10. In combination, a pair of hinged sections with recesses in the freeedges thereof, a comb positioned between said hinged sections, andresilient means on said comb positioned in the recess to hold thesections in folded position, said recesses and means having abuttingsurfaces and also serving to limit longitudinal movement of said comb.

11. In combination, a mirror having two sections, a metal frame abouteach section, means for hinging said framed sections together forfolding into substantially parallel relationship, and a combpositionable between said folded sections, a metal strip secured alongthe edge of the comb and flush with the edges of the frame of saidsections, said strip having integral resilient means engaging saidframes to hold said sections in folded position, and protruding meansover which said resilient means must flex to prevent accidentaldisengagement of the parts.

12. In combination, a mirror having two SEC-1 tions, a metal frame abouteach section, means for hinging said framed sections together forfolding into substantially parallel relationship, a comb positionablebetween said folded sections, a metal strip secured along the edge ofthe comb and flush with the edges of the frames of said sections, saidstrip having integral resilient means engaging said frames to hold saidsections in folded position, means over which said means must fiex toprevent accidental disengagement of the parts, and projections on theentering edge of said recess over which said resilient means must passin moving into holding position in said recess.

JOSEPH F. RIOUX.

